| Family | GERANIACEAE |
| Genus species | Pelargonium chelidonium (Houtt.) DC. sect. Hoarea |
| Synonyms | Geranium chelidonium Houtt. |
| Pelargonium ficaria Willd. | |
| Pelargonium meyeri Harv. | |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 60-120m |
| Description | petioles ciliate, leaves ovate, obtuse, coriaceous, subglabrous, entire, stipules linear-subulate, ciliate, scapes ramose, many flowered, calyx pubescent, petals ovate |
| Size | 5-20cm |
| Color | pale purple |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuberous perennial |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C division of resting tubers |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | GERANIACEAE
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